Potato variety

[tim]

Must just put in a good word for Milva. Not grown before, but a really good 'like new potato' texture - even though it's an early maincrop - & great flavour.

Can't judge its yield because I lifted them early (should have been September) in face of blight. Which may not be blight!!

[tim]

[Sarah-b]

And I'll put in a word for Red Duke of York.
Despite severe drought (in already drought like conditions of very chalky light stony soil), these have cropped very well, with virtually no scab (always a problem on our soil), lots of tubers per plant, of reasonable size - despite being early - and taste FANTASTIC - also versatile - ie salads, roast, fried, mash etc  - too small for chips...

very pleased,
SB

[silly billy]

Could anyone recommend a heavy cropping potato? The heavier the better.Also are there any potatoes less prone to scab?

[Tee Gee]

Quote; Could anyone recommend a heavy cropping potato? The heavier the better.Also are there any potatoes less prone to scab?

Kestrel; 2nd Early

Maxine; maincrop

[tim]

Picasso was my best ever.

But Maxine was excellent too.

[supersprout]

My lottie neighbour had HUGE Picasso too tim. Unfortunately each and every one had been chomped by rats - they always seem to go for the big 'uns! He is giving me some Picasso to plant next month :)

[Merry Tiller]

And I'll put in a word for Red Duke of York

Spot on, always superb for me and I'm on clay, plus slugs don't touch them, very unusual for such a great tasting spud

Why too small for chips though? some of mine are plenty big enough or you could just have small chips. They make superb chips, crispy outside and fluffy inside, perfect

[mc55]

has anyone grown blue potatoes this year ?  I'm thinking of growing some next year as they look so interesting.

[plot51A]

I've grown some Edzell Blue this year, my first time with this variety, have dug some and have got some more still in the ground. Will certainly grow them again - they are very floury (and the description said that) but gorgeous as a baked potato. I love the colour of them too, a deep purpley blue - but the flesh is very white.

[nittynora]

First time growing potatoes this year........

Blimey Tim - we have planted some Picasso.  Better dig 'em up now or I won't be able to carry them home ;D

Earlies this year were Lady Cristl and Juliet.  both good, one longish the other rounder.  Can't say which was which because the "permanent" marker washed away  ???

Some of these were quite small (marble sized) but then we didn't water or earth up........

Taste great though.  a few split and break, but most OK on cooking

[Wicker]

When we placed an order with T &M for Lady Christl (our local assocation didn't have them this year) we also received 10 FREE tubers of Adora which are LOW CARB :o.  We were surprised that they "went back" much earlier than expected but have since read that they mature in 80 days instead of the usual 120/140.  The taste is fine boiled and just because they are low carb I made some chips - which tasted great naturally!!

[saddad]

I grow a lot of Red Duke and that tough skin makes great Jackets. I'm on heavy clay and if you want purple/blue skin then Arran Victory is a good late main, but watch out for the blight! If you want Blue all through then you can buy "salad Blue" as micro plants and save some as tubers for a couple of years before the virus kick in!
;D